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Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi / Kiss X

10.1 megapixels

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  • User Score (1366)
    8.9 8.9 from 1366 reviewers
  • Expert Score (57)
    8.1 8.1 from 57 reviewers
  • Design (25)
    7.4 7.4 from 25 reviewers
  • Value for money (251)
    7.0 7.0 from 251 reviewers
  • Features (187)
    7.2 7.2 from 187 reviewers
  • Ease of use (284)
    7.3 7.3 from 284 reviewers
  • Picture quality (432)
    6.9 6.9 from 432 reviewers
  • Buzz Index: 0/5
  • Activity: 1/5
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The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi offers an unbeatable combination of performance, ease-of-use and value. It has a newly designed 10.1 MP Canon CMOS sensor plus a host of new features including a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, the exclusive EOS Integrated Cleaning System featuring a Self Cleaning Sensor and Canon’s Picture Style technology, all in a lightweight, ergonomic body. The Digital Rebel XTi is proof positive that Canon continues to lead the way with their phenomenal dig…

Specifications

Type

  • Type
    Digital AF/AE SLR with built-in flash
  • Recording Medium
    CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I & II
  • Image Format
    0.87 x 0.58 in./22.2 x 14.8mm (APS-C size sensor)
  • Compatible Lenses
    Canon EF and EF-S lenses
  • Lens Mount
    Canon EF mount
  • Lens Focal Length Conversion Factor*
    1.6x

Image Sensor

  • Type
    High-Sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate, CMOS sensor
  • Pixels
    Approx. 10.10 megapixels
  • Total Pixels
    Approx. 10.50 megapixels
  • Aspect Ratio
    3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)

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Review Summary

The Canon EOS 400D, a highly recommended camera, is an entry level-priced DSLR with professional level image quality and capabilities. This time Canon lives up to its standard with its Digital Rebel XTi. This Canon EOS 400D is easy enough for a beginner to use and at the same time, its good enough to be used by professional photographers. The Canon EOS 400D like its predecessor sports a bigger screen and Picture Styles, but still keeps the same sensor as its predecessor. There are also a higher resolutio…

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The Canon EOS 400D, a highly recommended camera, is an entry level-priced DSLR with professional level image quality and capabilities. This time Canon lives up to its standard with its Digital Rebel XTi. This Canon EOS 400D is easy enough for a beginner to use and at the same time, its good enough to be used by professional photographers. The Canon EOS 400D like its predecessor sports a bigger screen and Picture Styles, but still keeps the same sensor as its predecessor. There are also a higher resolution sensor and a new active dust removal system. A certain reviewer was genuinely happy that he could take pictures with this camera without having to make his young kids stay still to strike a pose. The same is expressed by another user. Coming back to this Canon, the Canon EOS 400D is a bit compact and lightweight by weighting approximately 4 ounces more than its 17.1-ounce predecessor, unusually fast and responsive, much more intelligently designed with shooting-friendly layout. Known to be well-balanced, thanks to its small, exceptionally light kit lens that are attached to the larger and heavier 16mm-to-35mm (25.6mm-to-56mm equivalent) lens. The huge main LCD can be used as a read-in of the methods of monitoring the settings. Features that are displayed there on the LCD cannot be seen in the viewfinder. Features like the ISO speed, white balance, battery level, and other useful settings. According to CNET, most amateurs will find all the essentials: a handful of manual, semimanual, and automatic exposure modes; user-selectable nine-point autofocus, and AI Servo autofocus for moving subjects; and simultaneous raw-plus-JPEG capture. The only known lacking feature in this camera is the spot meter as it supplies only evaluative, center-weighted average, and partial center-weighted metering. Aside from that, it is a great camera to be used.

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Pros & Cons

  • excellent resolution, robust performance, excellent battery life, full manual controls, very low noise
  • build quality, built quality, no spot metering, small viewfinder, no spot meter
  1. Camera Test: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi (400D)

    Reviewer: Pop Photo
    30 May 2009

    Just three years ago Canon started a revolution with the 6.3MP EOS Digital Rebel -- the first digital SLR to sell for less than $1,000 with lens. That revolution has been such a wild success that the third-generation Reb, the XTi, arrives with 10.1MP, loads of high-end features, and an even lower price -- and still finds itself in a battle with four other manufacturers for that same piece of turf. Read more

  2. Reviewer: The Star Online
    22 March 2009

    So is the 400D worth paying extra for? Well certainly not if you compare resolution alone – there's really not a significant enough difference between the 8-megapixel 350D and the 10-megapixels of the 400D to make it worth the money. However, where the 400D excels over the 350D is in the much improved controls, autofocus, dust reduction system and above all, the larger 2.5in display – these if anything are worth the price of entry. So if you are the owner of a 350D... Read more

  3. 13 February 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Design 9
    9.0
    Features 9
    9.0
    Performance 9
    9.0
    Picture quality 9
    9.0
     

    In its heyday the 8-megapixel Canon EOS 350D was one of the most-searched-for cameras on the internet. However, with the launch of direct competitors from Sony and Nikon sporting higher piuxel counts, Canon was obliged to respond. And so the 10-megapixel Canon EOS 400D was born. Read more

  4. Canon Rebel XTI

    Reviewer: TopTenREVIEWS
    10 December 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Canon has made quite a name for itself in photography, and the Canon Rebel XTi dSLR is no exception. At 10.1-megapixels, and incorporating a CMOS sensor, the Canon Rebel XTi dSLR can shoot poster size photographs without losing quality or resolution. Whether you’re a novice or veteran, this dSLR packs the features you need into one ergonomic package. Read more

  5. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi (EOS 400D) Digital Camera Review

    Reviewer: PhotoAxe
    15 May 2008

    The camera is compatible with all external flashes, but it works best with the 220EX, 430EX, and 580EX Speedlites. For macro shooting you may want to check out the MR-14EX ring lite or the MT-24EX twin lite. Read more

  1. Great buy!

    Reviewer: K. Mckown, Amazon
    24 March 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I bought his XTi as a backup camera, and for my assistant to shoot with at weddings. It has been great so far-I'm thrilled! Read more

  2. Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens

    Reviewer: Epinions
    16 March 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Though it was still the hottest selling digital SLR on the market, the Canon Digital Rebel XT was due for an upgrade, and right on the expected 18 month schedule comes the EOS Digital Rebel XTi (called the EOS 400D overseas). The new Rebel XTi has a 10.1 megapixel sensor, a 2.5 inch LCD screen, and a new dust cleaning system; and like its EOS brothers, the Rebel XTi will work with a vast system of over 50 lenses and a wide array of accessories. It borrows a lot of other... Read more

  3. My Camera...

    Reviewer: Digitalcamera HQ
    03 March 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I have had this camera for 2 years and I have never had a problem with it. Takes great photos..my only complaint is the flash. Not so bright, so if you are needing to take photos for business def. get a speedlite Read more

  4. Comfortable handling and gorgeous photos

    Reviewer: Ritz Camera
    13 December 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Read more

  5. Comfortable handling and gorgeous photos

    Reviewer: Tess, CameraWorld.com
    13 December 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Read more

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